Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain announced that Bangladesh currently has 26 million Vitamin A capsules in stock. He made the statement on Sunday, June 28, during the inauguration of the first round of the nationwide Vitamin A Plus campaign at the Abu Sayeed International Convention Center in Dhaka. The minister said that any child who misses the capsule during the campaign will be able to receive it the following day at designated centers.

According to the minister, a total of 25.5 million children aged between six and 59 months across the country will receive Vitamin A capsules today. Children aged six to 11 months will be given a blue capsule, while those aged 12 to 59 months will receive a red high-dose capsule.

The campaign aims to ensure that all eligible children receive the supplement to prevent Vitamin A deficiency and related health issues, as indicated by the minister’s remarks.